I know you’ve probably all been waiting on the edge of your seats for me to write a green post. I mean I couldn’t possibly just leave that behind completely, right? Wait. I bet you’ve actually been wondering when the heck I was going to write another green post about feminine products. Well, unless you’re my favorite uncle, in which case he’s probably trying to get off of this screen as quickly as he can only his computer froze and he is stuck here when I’m about to talk about girls and their periods, which is a really good reason that family should never visit your blog to begin with, right?
So I know I’ve gone on before about how much I love Lunapads and how they’ve magically transformed my period. Wait, it’s chocolate that does that. Sorry Lunapads, I love you and all, but you just can’t work that kind of magic. However, you can make me feel like I’m having a little fun with the cool and funky fabric designs that you offer and knowing that I’m not spending money on crappy disposables that only add mountains to the landfill is pretty fantastic, so you rock pretty darn big in my world! Just when I was going along month to month all pleased with my variety of Lunapads, they went and created Lunapanties. You know how during that time of the month when all you want to do is climb into bed, curl up in the fetal position, and wish that a man could experience this type of joy for just five minutes of his life? When you just want a little comfort and something to ease the cramps and bloating? Well, that’s just one of the things I loved about the Lunapanties. I mean we all know we have those panties set aside that we try to only wear during our period. Well, Lunapanties are perfect.
From the Lunapads site:
Lunapanties are an innovative hybrid of underwear and Lunapads that have a fleece gusset panel permanently sewn in, making them an all-in-one replacement for disposable Pads and Pantyliners. Made from 95% Organic Cotton and 5% Lycra for a smooth, snug fit.
Lunapanties make great everyday underwear, and can also be used for light to average flow or as backup protection with The DivaCup. Brief, Bikini and Hipster styles include a Maxi or Long Liner Insert to adjust absorbency.
Seriously, I can’t express how snuggled you’ll feel when wearing Lunapanties, leaving you feeling well protected and giving your tummy a bit of extra support when you’re feeling so bloated and yucky and wishing you had a heating pad to ease the discomfort. Just me? Well, lucky you if you float by every month feeling like dancing on clouds and turning cartwheels wearing your best pair of white yoga pants, but that is not the case for this girl. I need extra love, my heating pad, chocolate, warm tea, chocolate, and my Lunapads and Lunapanties.
On a more serious note, are you aware of the amount of waste generated when you use disposable products? From tampons, to bulky pads and pantyliners, not to mention if you wrap them in something before dropping them into the wastebasket, the enormous about you’re contributing to the landfill is not only toxic, but also expensive. I promise it’s way easier to get past the eww factor when you do a little math and realize just how much you spend on your feminine products over the course of a year. Also, come on. If you’re a woman who has ever changed a diaper, especially a cloth diaper, or cleaned up after a sick child, I’m pretty confident you can handle this.
I truly love the freedom I feel knowing that I always have my arsenal on hand when my gal pal Flo decides to make her monthly return. I would love to think she’s gotten the message over all these years that she’s just not welcome in my girl parts, but alas, she has other plans. So, no mad rush to the store because I ran out at the end of my last period and procrastinated picking up the necessities before the next one. I have peace of mind that I can simply reach into my handy little storage bag that’s especially for my stuff and I’m ready to go for another round with the joy of being a girl once more. I usually rotate between my Diva Cup, and my Lunpanties with Lunapads. All super easy to use and clean and store. Healthy for your body, the environment, and your wallet.
Check out this Period Chat with the Lunagals on everything you need to know about the Lunapanties:
Aren’t they great? Wondering why the heck you don’t already have a pair? Or five? Well, here’s your chance to win some. The lovely ladies at Lunapads would like for one you fabulous gals to win some of your very own Lunapanties. If you win you get 1 Lunapanty in your choice of style(I have the hipsters and love them) and color, which comes with one maxi liner insert – everything you need to get started on your journey to becoming waste-free during your period.
A few entry options for you:
- Follow me on Twitter – leave a comment here with your Twitter id.
- Follow Lunapads on Twitter and leave a comment with your Twitter id.
- Like the Lunapads page on Facebook and leave a message on their wall. Say hi, tell them I sent you, or just tell them how awesome they are and make sure you leave a comment here with your name on Facebook.
- Leave a simple comment telling me why you’d love to try the Lunapanties or what makes you nervous about trying them.
Okay awesome readers. Have at it. Watch the video, browse the Lunapads website, get to oozing with eco-period knowledge and have fun entering and getting to know the awesome gals behind these amazing products! This giveaway will end on Wednesday May 4th at 11:59 p.m. EST and I’ll use a random number generator to determine a winner. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.
Disclosure: I was provided a pair of Lunapanties and liner for the purpose of this review, but as always, my opinions are my own are never influenced in any way.
HanderpantsK (twitter)
LunaPads reposted the giveaway and I was excited! Have only recently begun looking into eco-friendly and body-friendly menstrual products, and it seems like LunaPads are some of the best. The only thing I’m nervous about is finding a college friendly way to soak and wash cloth pads, but to feel better and finally be healthier, it’s a challenge I’d happily accept!
I have the Divacup and love it. I would love to try the Lunapanties as well.
already use cloth and cups, but would LOVE to try the Lunapanties!! :o)
follow lunapads on twitter… twitter name is CLatone
twitter: cleaning4karma
I now have the divacup and all the different types of lunapads- a pair of lunapanties would make my collection complete!
Hi! I own lunapads myself and love them~ but have yet to try the panties… They look soooo cozy though and I would like to try them out. 🙂
I also have the diva cup- so yeah, this would cover all of the bases. Thanks!
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I also follow their tweets!
@sprinklesinlife is my twitter name. 🙂
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I have lunapads and have been thinking alot about trying these two! What a great giveaway!
Howls_heart is my twitter name
I love luna pads!
Ashley Irene facebook name
oh i follow you on twitter also… @CLatone
i would like lunapanties because I always leak at night and these would be perfect. I have lunapads but they aren’t as amazing as I thought they would be.
Follow me on Twitter – leave a comment here with your Twitter id.
I am @periodpiece on twitter 🙂
I recently purchased Lunapads. I wanted the lunapanties as well but couldn’t justify the extra expense. I’d love to have some though!!!
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I do this 🙂 @periodpiece
Leave a simple comment telling me why you’d love to try the Lunapanties or what makes you nervous about trying them.
I’ve been using menstrual cup w cloth pads for over a year. I would love to take the step to luna panties but can’t justify the expense right now so winning would be a DREAM 🙂
Thanks for the chance
Hi!, I own a few bunch of lunapads and I love love love them!!, They reallly are much better than disposable pads for me, I haven’t used any other pad for my periods for two years or more and they are in really good condition. However, I don’t have any lunapanties and I’d love to try them out!
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SilentAJ on Twitter – you’ve been followed.
I’ve wanted Lunapanties to back up my DivaCup for literally years, and have just never had the disposable income at the same time as a way to spend online. My cup and liners (I got the cute combo pack) are the best things to happen to my period EVER, I just still need that extra support for overnights.
I love that your saving money and being green by using these (chucosbabygirl(at)yahoo(dot)com)
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I know what you mean about having a pair of undies for that time of the month. It would be fantastic for the pad to be IN the panties. I think Lunapanties is a great idea! Thanks for the opportunity to win one 🙂 Happy Earth Day!
Following you on twitter @InsideMyHeartt
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Lunapanties loook so soft,comfy and practical! I would love to get a pair but can’t afford to..
I already like Lunapads on Facebook and posted a comment on their wall as my full name. I think their products are fantastic!
luuuuv my diva cup and would luuuuuv lunapads to go with!
following lunapads – @rsmith9h
I love my Diva Cup and I have reusable pads – would love to try these undies – then I could toss some of my very ugly and torn – time of the month undies 🙂
I alreadty like LunaPads on FB and just posted them a message on their wall saying that they rock 🙂
I’m new to it all , got my lunapads 1 month ago and wore them the last day of my period. IT WAS AWESOME! I felt loved. Great product and I would LOVE to try the lunapanties! Great post!
I am already a fan on facebook. Kristin Amiel Bertsch
I would love to try these, because it would be anice start to transitioning into the world of cloth pads.
I have a Diva cup and Luna pantyliners – I’d love to win a pair of Lunapanties!!
FaceBook: Tonya Lauth
I have diva cup, some luna pads, and would love to add a pair of lunapanties to my collection!!
follow you on twitter – moonglow283
follow lunapads on twitter – moonglow283
aaf of lunapads on fb (that’s how i found your blog!) – Amanda Herman
I just started using cloth pads and a diva cup, could use a few more cloth pads!
I want to try these! I really like the idea of not having to worry about ruining my “nice” underwear (though these are pretty cute themselves!)
I use and LOVE my Lunapads, but have not tried the Lunapanties. I would love to try them! But let me let you in on a little secret: (I’m a little scared of them). Can Lunapanties handle my heaviest days? After all, I never carry “back-up” panties with me. I would love to test them out:)
I would love to have a pair of Lunapanties to go along with my Diva Cup, I would be able to stop using disposable pantyliners as my peace-of-mind backup and could use a reusable product instead.
Facebook name: Nora L-K
I posted on Lunapad’s wall. 🙂
I’m interested in trying the lunapanties because I recently got one of their liners as cup backup and am just switching to cloth.
twitter @jkyww
i’d love to try because i just realized how many pads/liners I go through and get this: there are five females in my household. whoa that’s a lotta money!!
posted on their FB wall too 🙂
definitely need to get me some of these goodies.
I would love to try them so that I never run out in the middle of the night again
I want to try because I hate the thought of all the menstraul supplies I have been using in landfill and what its doing to the plant
Okay, so, I would actually try these. I don’t actually menstruate much but for those panty liner days I would love something like this (especially because some days I have to change panty liners a LOT). I’m not convinced about all of these “green” feminine hygiene products so I’d love to test it out before purchasing…
I already follow you on twitter (I’m @Reboloke).
I want to try lunapanties, because I love my diva cup and not having to use disposable pads, but the cup is annoying to use when my flow gets really light at the end of my period or when I get spotting, so I still end up using disposable panty liners and would like to change that.